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    Tango Collab – Saturday Práctica 2026

    Sat May 2 @ 16:30 - 19:00
    Webb Street Studios

    4:30 – 7:00 – Práctica

    The Práctica is your opportunity to practice what you’ve been learning in class, refresh your technique.
    Beginners are very welcome and help is available from teachers of the day and experienced dancers if required.
    — Read More —

    Nina’s Sunday Milonga 2026

    Sun May 3 @ 19:30 - 22:00
    St. Michael’s Anglican Church hall

    X-Práctica with a mini-class

    Wed May 6 @ 19:00 - 21:30
    Aro Valley Community Hall

    Doors open at 7 pm to change your shoes and for the warm up.

    We start at 7:15 with a 30 min class ($5) to extend the dance vocabulary and suggest some ideas for practicing. Continue with X-Practica ($5) till 9:30 exchanging knowledge/roles/partners.

    All levels are welcome. Hot drinks and cookies.

    Free Lunchtime Milonga @ the Fringe Bar 2026

    Thu May 7 @ 12:00 - 14:00
    Fringe Bar

    A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports us at this lovely venue.
    It is a favourite in the social calendar for all the Wellington tango dancers who can dance, for a snippet, or longer, in their working day!

    Thursday 12 – 2pm

    To keep this milonga free, and continue our relationship with the establishment, please support the bar.— Read More —

    Thursday Tango

    Thu May 7 @ 19:00 - 20:30
    St Mary’s College Hall

    Come along and improve your Tango skills.

    7:00 — 8:30pm, Thursdays until the 28th of May 2026
    Please check the Calendar or our Facebook page for up to date info on when classes are on.

    $30, or use your Ocho Card
    (Ocho cards are $200 for 8 classes)

    Garage Project Milonga

    Sun May 10 @ 19:00 - 21:30
    George’s Garage Project

    Milonga 7:00-9:30pm
    Doors open 6:45pm.

    25 Silverbirch Grove Churton Park
    Everyone Welcome, but please text to let me know you are coming (021441526)
    Nibbles provided BYO Alcohol
    Entrance – $10.00
    Please park onsite

    Club 231 Milonga 2026

    Wed May 13 @ 19:30 - 22:00
    Club 231

    Suite 1, 231 Thorndon Quay, ample on-site parking. Also on the No.1, 24,25,52 and 83 bus routes.
    BYO, light supper, snack platters, coffee and tea provided.

    Please text Agnes at 021 630 023 if you plan to come

    TCNZ Milonga with Revenge Tango

    Fri May 22 @ 20:00 - 23:00
    St Mary’s College Hall

    Join us for a wonderful night of dancing and live music!

    Revenge Tango will play a set of dance-able tango songs, and Sebastian will DJ.

    BUNDLE PRICE AVAILABLE
    Attend both the Milonga (22 May) and Concert (23 May) for the discounted price of $45 (a saving of $15).
    Only available with prior registration and payment.
    Buy the Evening Bundle here: https://tinyurl.com/revengetangoregistration

     

    We are excited to be bringing Revenge Tango to New Zealand in May 2026.
    Friday 22nd May (8-11pm): Milonga with live music performance
    Saturday 23 May (8-9pm): The Astor Piazzolla Experience
    Saturday 23 & 24 May (12-3:30pm): Musicality Workshops with Revenge Tango and Sebastian Arrua
    (See our workshops event in the Calendar — registrations are open now!)

    TCNZ Musicality Workshops

    Sat May 23 @ 12:00 - 15:30
    St Mary’s College Hall

    We continue our exciting year with a wonderful opportunity to explore Tango musicality with Revenge Tango and Sebastian Arrua!

    Over the weekend of 23 & 24 May, we will be holding an intensive musicality training in Wellington.

    The weekend workshops will be complemented by a Milonga on Friday night (with live music), and a concert on Saturday night. It will be a full weekend of Tango immersion.
    As many of you know, we are deeply committed to sharing authentic tango experiences and world-class expressions of this art form with our community here in New Zealand — and we are truly excited to share this one with you.
    We hope you can join us!
    Make sure to follow our Facebook page for more information.
    Revenge Tango is a duo of musicians, Adolfo Trepiana on bandoneón and Luciano Steffanoli on piano, both hailing from Argentina. This versatile group has captivated audiences worldwide — from the passionate embrace of tango dancers at milongas to intimate house concerts, jazz clubs, and major venues, including the Sydney Opera House — offering a powerful blend of sophistication, energy, and heartfelt emotion.

     

    We are excited to be bringing Revenge Tango to New Zealand in May 2026.
    Friday 22nd May (8-11pm): Milonga with live music performance
    Saturday 23 May (8-9pm): The Astor Piazzolla Experience (Concert)
    Saturday 23 & 24 May (12-3:30pm): Musicality Workshops with Revenge Tango and Sebastian Arrua

    The Astor Piazzolla Experience

    Sat May 23 @ 20:00 - 21:00
    St Mary’s College Hall

    For the first time in New Zealand, the passion of Revenge Tango from Argentina!

     

    Astor Piazzolla was more than a composer—he was a revolutionary of tango. Born in Argentina and deeply connected to Buenos Aires, he transformed a traditional genre into a powerful, modern, and universal expression, blending tango with jazz and classical music. Respected worldwide, his music captures the passion, melancholy, and soul of Buenos Aires, continuing to inspire musicians and dancers to this day.

    It is precisely this legacy that Revenge Tango, from Argentina, brings to life in a powerful and immersive tribute, redefining the boundaries of contemporary tango. Formed by Argentine musicians on piano and bandoneón, the duo offers a raw, dynamic, and deeply expressive interpretation of Piazzolla’s work, blending written composition with improvisation and the energy of live performance.

    Following a successful Australian tour, they present this striking program in the beautiful St Mary’s College Hall, designed for attentive listening and emotional impact. Tango Company NZ proudly brings Revenge Tango to New Zealand for the first time, offering audiences a rare chance to experience the intensity and modern spirit of Argentine tango live.

    TICKETS will be available on Humanitix this week

    BUNDLE PRICE AVAILABLE
    Attend both the Milonga (22 May) and Concert (23 May) for the discounted price of $45 (a saving of $15).
    Only available with prior registration and payment.
    Buy the Evening Bundle here: https://tinyurl.com/revengetangoregistration

    Accessibility
    For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by emailing tangocompanynz@gmail.com

    2026 New Zealand Tango Festival

    Tue Jun 23 @ 10:00 - 17:00
    Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Center
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